From Lagaan to Baahubali, learn how these classic movies performed at the box office and why they became immortal.
Hrithik Roshan is among the best and most bankable Bollywood stars. With his killer looks, exceptional dancing ability, and robust acting skills, he’s captured hearts all over the world. But even a star like Hrithik has had instances where he rejected scripts that later became cinematic gold. In this blog, we discuss 9 blockbuster films that Hrithik Roshan allegedly rejected, and how those films went on to leave their mark in Indian cinema.
1. Ramayana (Upcoming)
- Role Offered: Raavan
- Final Actor: Yash (kgf)
- Box Office: N/A (upcoming)
- IMDb: N/A
- Audience: Extremely awaited mythological epic
- Story: The classic Ramayana reimagined with contemporary VFX and big-budget direction by Nitesh Tiwari.
2. Lagaan (2001)
- Role Offered: Bhuvan
- Final Actor: Aamir Khan
- Box Office: ₹65 crore (approx.)
- IMDb: 8.1/10
- Audience: Cult classic, Oscar-nominated
- Story: Villagers in British-ruled India wager their taxes on a match against the British.
3. Swades (2004)
- Role Offered: Mohan Bhargava
- Final Actor: Shah Rukh Khan
- Box Office: ₹34 crore (below expectations)
- IMDb: 8.2/10
- Audience: Slow burner, now a cult favorite
- Story: A NASA scientist comes back to India and tries to develop a poor village.
4. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
- Role Offered: Siddharth (Sid)
- Final Actor: Akshaye Khanna
- Box Office: ₹45 crore
- IMDb: 8.1/10
- Audience: Youth favourite, modern classic
- Story: Three friends find their way through life, love, and being an adult in contemporary Mumbai.
5. Rang De Basanti (2006)
- Role Offered: Karan Singhania
- Final Actor: Siddharth
- Box Office: ₹97 crore
- IMDb: 8.1/10
- Audience: National-award winner, widely appreciated
- Story: College students become politically aware while making a documentary.
6. Main Hoon Na (2004)
- Role Offered: Lucky
- Final Actor: Zayed Khan
- Box Office: ₹84 crore
- IMDb: 7.0/10
- Audience: Mass family entertainer
- Story: An army major gets undercover in a college to safeguard a girl and meet his step-brother.
7. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
- Role Offered: Baahubali
- Final Actor: Prabhas
- Box Office: ₹650 crore+
- IMDb: 8.0/10
- Audience: Huge pan-India hit
- Story: A young man learns he has royal heritage and fights for the Mahishmati throne.
8. Furious 7 (2015)
- Role Offered: Rumored supporting role
- Final Actor: Unknown
- Box Office: $1.5 billion
- IMDb: 7.1/10
- Audience: International blockbuster
- Story: Dominic Toretto’s team deals with revenge from a rogue assassin in a high-speed mission.
9. The Pink Panther 2 (2009)
- Role Offered: Undisclosed
- Final Actor: Aishwarya Rai & Steve Martin
- Box Office: $76 million
- IMDb: 5.6/10
- Audience: Mixed reviews, moderate interest in India
- Story: Inspector Clouseau becomes a part of an international detective team to apprehend an international thief.